Anne’s guidebook

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Anne’s guidebook

Food scene

Casual setting & great burgers - walking distance from house.
27 locals recommend
Two Doors Down
2332 E Madison St
27 locals recommend
Casual setting & great burgers - walking distance from house.
Tasty and flavorful vegetarian spot - walking distance, excellent brunch.
150 locals recommend
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
150 locals recommend
Tasty and flavorful vegetarian spot - walking distance, excellent brunch.
Casual quick tacos and awesome aqua frescos - walking distance
228 locals recommend
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway E
228 locals recommend
Casual quick tacos and awesome aqua frescos - walking distance
Bomb espresso, outdoor seating too, walking distance
26 locals recommend
Squirrel Chops
2201 E Union St
26 locals recommend
Bomb espresso, outdoor seating too, walking distance
Cozy spot, small outdoor seating too - walking distance
Alexandras Macarons & Cafe
1410 18th Avenue
Cozy spot, small outdoor seating too - walking distance
Great deli foods, good cheese selection - walking distance
23 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union St
23 locals recommend
Great deli foods, good cheese selection - walking distance
Soul food, Condé Nast Traveler and NYT 2021 favorite restaurant list - walking distance
27 locals recommend
COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar
2350 East Union Street
27 locals recommend
Soul food, Condé Nast Traveler and NYT 2021 favorite restaurant list - walking distance
High quality local shop - walking distance
18 locals recommend
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd Ave
18 locals recommend
High quality local shop - walking distance
Big selection of beer on tap & rotating food trucks, outdoor seating too - walking distance
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union St
182 locals recommend
Big selection of beer on tap & rotating food trucks, outdoor seating too - walking distance
Great burgers, nice seating area, local Pike Place Market flowers for sale - walking distance
36 locals recommend
Feed Co Burgers
1190 24th Ave
36 locals recommend
Great burgers, nice seating area, local Pike Place Market flowers for sale - walking distance
Thai place close by, good take out, small seating area - walk here
7 locals recommend
Kin Dee
2301 E Madison St
7 locals recommend
Thai place close by, good take out, small seating area - walk here
Local favorite! Get the spicy! Oprah & Obama's must stop when in town. Good for take out for a picnic.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson St
181 locals recommend
Local favorite! Get the spicy! Oprah & Obama's must stop when in town. Good for take out for a picnic.
Dim Sum on weekends! Refined Vietnamese local restauranteur. Highly recommend.
115 locals recommend
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave E
115 locals recommend
Dim Sum on weekends! Refined Vietnamese local restauranteur. Highly recommend.
Casual Vietnamese, fun atmosphere, bar scene on weekends
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
237 locals recommend
Casual Vietnamese, fun atmosphere, bar scene on weekends
Local favorite pizza place for take out. Also has seating and offers by the slice. Good salads too.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 locals recommend
Local favorite pizza place for take out. Also has seating and offers by the slice. Good salads too.
Delicious pastries and great espresso.
24 locals recommend
Belle Epicurean Bakery
3109 E Madison St
24 locals recommend
Delicious pastries and great espresso.
Indian Street Food - bomb wrap sandwiches, and chai. Great take out or quick meal on the go.
Spice Waala
340 15th Ave E
Indian Street Food - bomb wrap sandwiches, and chai. Great take out or quick meal on the go.
Local amazing cookies and ice cream sandwich cookie offerings in the summer.
78 locals recommend
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave E
78 locals recommend
Local amazing cookies and ice cream sandwich cookie offerings in the summer.
Local breakfast, brunch place.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th Ave
113 locals recommend
Local breakfast, brunch place.
High quality burgers & steaks, close by in Madrona
71 locals recommend
Red Cow
1423 34th Ave
71 locals recommend
High quality burgers & steaks, close by in Madrona
Take out only! High quality sushi place, local, week days only.
18 locals recommend
Sushi Maki
1633 Bellevue Ave
18 locals recommend
Take out only! High quality sushi place, local, week days only.
Fancy sushi, outstanding quality, local favorite.
38 locals recommend
Nishino
3130 E Madison St
38 locals recommend
Fancy sushi, outstanding quality, local favorite.
High quality, outstanding, seasonal food, view of the Sound, near Pike Place Market, located in the Four Seasons.
12 locals recommend
Goldfinch Tavern
99 Union St
12 locals recommend
High quality, outstanding, seasonal food, view of the Sound, near Pike Place Market, located in the Four Seasons.
Expensive fish spot, set on the Sound (waterfront), outstanding food! Valet available or uber, hit or miss street parking
37 locals recommend
AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan Way
37 locals recommend
Expensive fish spot, set on the Sound (waterfront), outstanding food! Valet available or uber, hit or miss street parking
Roof top dining, farm to table food. Parking impossible. Uber here.
91 locals recommend
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose Ave
91 locals recommend
Roof top dining, farm to table food. Parking impossible. Uber here.
Outstanding middle eastern, Syrian, Lebanese food. Take out window for lunch is a good value. Impossible parking - uber here or a longer walk.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose Ave
116 locals recommend
Outstanding middle eastern, Syrian, Lebanese food. Take out window for lunch is a good value. Impossible parking - uber here or a longer walk.
Local favorite Italian spot, Bolognese food. Jazz periodically - check their website. Outdoor seating as well.
52 locals recommend
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th Ave
52 locals recommend
Local favorite Italian spot, Bolognese food. Jazz periodically - check their website. Outdoor seating as well.
Great lunch, brunch place. Local favorite in Pioneer Square.
66 locals recommend
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave S
66 locals recommend
Great lunch, brunch place. Local favorite in Pioneer Square.
Great outdoor covered patio, cool interior design, good food. Lively, young atmosphere, Pike/Pine neighborhood.
93 locals recommend
Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike St
93 locals recommend
Great outdoor covered patio, cool interior design, good food. Lively, young atmosphere, Pike/Pine neighborhood.
Awesome French food in Pike Place Market! Small outdoor seating area too. Good brunch on weekends. Make a reservation if possible.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post Alley
40 locals recommend
Awesome French food in Pike Place Market! Small outdoor seating area too. Good brunch on weekends. Make a reservation if possible.
East coast bagels on the west coast! Take out window only. There is almost always a line here so don't be in a hurry. Just down the street from the Trader Joes.
7 locals recommend
Westman's Bagel and Coffee
1509 E Madison St
7 locals recommend
East coast bagels on the west coast! Take out window only. There is almost always a line here so don't be in a hurry. Just down the street from the Trader Joes.
Great outdoor seating area, right on North Lake Union area. Awesome food.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 locals recommend
Great outdoor seating area, right on North Lake Union area. Awesome food.
Casual Mexican food along Ship Canal Cut, near U of W. You can rent paddle boards here and tour around to see the floating house boats of Seattle. Unique experience.
20 locals recommend
Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat St
20 locals recommend
Casual Mexican food along Ship Canal Cut, near U of W. You can rent paddle boards here and tour around to see the floating house boats of Seattle. Unique experience.
Great place to sit when you’re at the Pike Place Market
23 locals recommend
Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western Ave
23 locals recommend
Great place to sit when you’re at the Pike Place Market
Great spot for coffee, pastries, brunch, lunch. Ultimate old Seattle hip neighborhood.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th Ave
184 locals recommend
Great spot for coffee, pastries, brunch, lunch. Ultimate old Seattle hip neighborhood.

Yoga/Pilates

Walking distance
8 locals recommend
Breathe Hot Yoga
1818 E Madison St
8 locals recommend
Walking distance
Walking distance, offers drop in classes
Mind & Body Pilates
2022 E Union St
Walking distance, offers drop in classes
On Lake Washington, beautiful setting for a walk before or after.
7 locals recommend
SOL Yoga
200 Lake Washington Blvd
7 locals recommend
On Lake Washington, beautiful setting for a walk before or after.

Local lake beaches

Sandy beach with adjacent parking lot
43 locals recommend
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington Blvd
43 locals recommend
Sandy beach with adjacent parking lot
Sandy beach with park and restaurants close by
120 locals recommend
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison St
120 locals recommend
Sandy beach with park and restaurants close by

Grocery Stores Walking Distance

Major chain grocery store with Starbucks inside
445 locals recommend
Safeway
2201 E Madison St
445 locals recommend
Major chain grocery store with Starbucks inside
Great frozen food selection, deli items too
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals recommend
Great frozen food selection, deli items too
Local organic grocery store, high quality & seasonal produce
23 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union St
23 locals recommend
Local organic grocery store, high quality & seasonal produce

Neighborhoods

The famous market - so many great spots here but my personal favorites are: De Laurenti Italian grocery (cheese, charcuterie, fresh pastas), Ellenos Greek yoghurt, Pure Fish Market (get their smoked salmon), Le Panier (the best French bakery in town), and of course, whatever seasonal fresh flowers are on display. Parking is difficult so either Uber or park at the Downtown Target nearby 2 hours free parking with $20 spent at Target (buy some groceries).
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2310 locals recommend
The famous market - so many great spots here but my personal favorites are: De Laurenti Italian grocery (cheese, charcuterie, fresh pastas), Ellenos Greek yoghurt, Pure Fish Market (get their smoked salmon), Le Panier (the best French bakery in town), and of course, whatever seasonal fresh flowers are on display. Parking is difficult so either Uber or park at the Downtown Target nearby 2 hours free parking with $20 spent at Target (buy some groceries).
Hip, trendy, gay friendly area, boutique shops, Starbucks Roastaria located here too.
6 locals recommend
Pike Pine Retail Core
6 locals recommend
Hip, trendy, gay friendly area, boutique shops, Starbucks Roastaria located here too.
Must see Occidental Park area and Underground Tour is here. Please note: there are lots of homeless people in this area, be alert.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
270 locals recommend
Must see Occidental Park area and Underground Tour is here. Please note: there are lots of homeless people in this area, be alert.

Local Coffee Culture

Established in 1988! A local favorite. Smooth sweet espresso
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway E
155 locals recommend
Established in 1988! A local favorite. Smooth sweet espresso
High quality espresso
Caffé D'arte - Pioneer Square Café
99 Yesler Way
High quality espresso
Great espresso, seating area with wi-fi for remote work
106 locals recommend
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike St
106 locals recommend
Great espresso, seating area with wi-fi for remote work
Must stop in Pioneer Square - panini, gelato, and outstanding espresso.
89 locals recommend
Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave N
89 locals recommend
Must stop in Pioneer Square - panini, gelato, and outstanding espresso.

Sightseeing

Beautiful waterfront park with Sculptures, summer music programming and food trucks. Flat walking area with views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave
653 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfront park with Sculptures, summer music programming and food trucks. Flat walking area with views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range.
View of Downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. This is the "Fraiser" tv program view.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland Dr
881 locals recommend
View of Downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. This is the "Fraiser" tv program view.
Beautiful Puget Sound Beach, cycling rentals available. Amazing views of downtown Seattle across the water. Views of the local island ferry commute. Lots of restaurants along here too.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
865 locals recommend
Beautiful Puget Sound Beach, cycling rentals available. Amazing views of downtown Seattle across the water. Views of the local island ferry commute. Lots of restaurants along here too.
The view! Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, ferries
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Way
347 locals recommend
The view! Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, ferries
Amazing 360 degree views!
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th Ave
128 locals recommend
Amazing 360 degree views!
Beautiful local (international fame) glass artist.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
723 locals recommend
Beautiful local (international fame) glass artist.
Not to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are to die for.
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st Ave
20 locals recommend
Not to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are to die for.
Paddle board, kayak rentals, restaurant too. Can paddle here and see Seattle's floating home neighborhood, Lake Union, out to UW Stadium if you're ambitious. Unique Seattle experience!
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 locals recommend
Paddle board, kayak rentals, restaurant too. Can paddle here and see Seattle's floating home neighborhood, Lake Union, out to UW Stadium if you're ambitious. Unique Seattle experience!
Area is referred to as "Seattle Center". Big Center Fountain here is fun for kids especially, Chihuly museum is here, Space Needle, decent casual restaurant selection. Summer festivals are here. Seattle Children's Theatre as well.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
Area is referred to as "Seattle Center". Big Center Fountain here is fun for kids especially, Chihuly museum is here, Space Needle, decent casual restaurant selection. Summer festivals are here. Seattle Children's Theatre as well.
Day Trip: Stunningly beautiful!!! Small beach, can hike here if you'd like
278 locals recommend
Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20
278 locals recommend
Day Trip: Stunningly beautiful!!! Small beach, can hike here if you'd like
The BEST yoghurt ever! Local and incredible. Don’t miss.
30 locals recommend
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way S
30 locals recommend
The BEST yoghurt ever! Local and incredible. Don’t miss.
Viewpoint in West Seattle along Alki Beach area. Beautiful views of downtown Seattle skyline.
33 locals recommend
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SW
33 locals recommend
Viewpoint in West Seattle along Alki Beach area. Beautiful views of downtown Seattle skyline.